2009 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Holden Rodeo
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Rodeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Rodeo would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Holden Rodeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 520 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Holden Rodeo. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Rodeo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 520 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Rodeo. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 520 | 2005 Holden Rodeo | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 520 | Rodeo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3060 mm |
